A man reportedly smuggled over 1,700 animals into the U.S. by hiding them in his clothing and tiny plastic bags. Demand he be prosecuted to the full extent of the law for his apparent contribution to the exotic pet trade industry.
An estimated 1.8 million unborn calves are killed each year for a substance used in cell culture labs. Demand a transition towards more ethical already-existing alternatives and stop the bloodshed.
Thousands of animals are tortured in labs each year in antibody production experiments. Demand a transition to cruelty free alternative methods of testing.
Nearly 300 dogs were reportedly starved and neglected at a breeding facility. Most of these dogs were apparently severely underweight, and some were badly injured and left without any access to proper veterinary care. Demand those deemed responsible for the suffering of these 300 dogs receive maximum sentences.
An Italian immigrant was reportedly beaten and killed in front of witnesses. Demand prosecutors treat this hateful alleged act as a hate crime.
A water crisis is unfolding across the country, as reservoirs run dry and future access to clean water is uncertain. This problem can be addressed by mandating the reuse of “grey water.” We must increase efforts to conserve and reuse water before our taps run dry.
The blood sport cockfighting, in which roosters are forced to fight each other until the death for human entertainment, is becoming increasingly popular. Demand stricter regulations on chicken ownership to help stop this cruel practice.
A river that runs between Germany and Poland has become a fish graveyard. Tons of the dead animals have been discovered, with their likely killer being human-dumped toxins. Demand leaders protect this valuable natural commodity from an ongoing menace.
Scientists have recently linked Roundup–the world’s most commonly used weedkiller– to life-threatening convulsions in animals. These herbicides may also have harmful implications for human immune health. Demand the U.S. enact stricter regulations on the use of Roundup and other herbicides.
An animal trainer has been arrested after 11 dogs were reportedly found dead on her property. Other, surviving animals appeared emaciated and neglected. Demand this woman receive the maximum punishment if found guilty of these heinous crimes.
UPS delivery workers have endured heat-related health problems in alarming numbers. Demand their employer stop a widescale dereliction of duty of care.
Dallas rapper Trapboy Freddy was reportedly keeping a tiger cub caged in his home, an illegal offense. Wild animals belong in the wild, not as pets or for our own amusement. Demand that he is punished, and that custody of the cub is awarded to Animal Services.
A so-called educational business seemingly holds sloths captive, subjecting them to constant interaction with strangers. Sloths are not here for our amusement. Demand the closure of Sloth Encounters LI and stop the apparent exploitation of these sensitive animals.
Pet rabbits are being assaulted and abandoned at an alarming rate in the United Kingdom. Demand stronger protections for these animals at risk from human carelessness.
The abuse and imprisonment of dissidents continues unchecked in the Saudi Kingdom. A woman just received 34 years in prison for Twitter posts. Demand American leaders stop acquiescing to and ignoring these escalating human rights violations.
A popular walrus was euthanized in Norway through no fault of the animal. Now, entire communities of walruses could once again be endangered because of oil and gas drilling. Demand politicians finally prioritize living beings over fossil fuels.
Sheriffs in two different states have been charged with aiding and abetting sexual violence. Demand law enforcement localities face repercussions for their abuse of community trust.
Reality TV personality Ceaser Emanuel is accused of beating and abusing his dog. A video appears to validate the charges. Demand this man be held fully accountable if he is found guilty.
The former president is embroiled in yet another controversy with even more serious accusations arising. Donald Trump allegedly took classified information potentially involving national security from the White House and withheld it from authorities for months. Call for real repercussions if these allegations prove true.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has been accused of lying under oath and of sexually assaulting numerous women throughout his political and college careers. Demand that Congress launch an impeachment investigation of Kavanaugh. It is time for him to suffer the consequences of his alleged actions.
Animals on factory farms are forcibly administered antibiotics, allowing farmers to keep them in filthy, overcrowded conditions without spreading diseases. However, misuse and overuse of antibiotics has led to a rise of antibiotic-resistant and sometimes fatal bacteria in farm animals across the U.S. Demand improvements to farm animal welfare and stricter regulations on antibiotic use in these animals to prevent another epidemic.
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has stripped millions of Americans of their reproductive freedoms and now, anti-abortionists are coming for contraceptives. Forced birth is bad enough, there is no need to force people to get pregnant. Demand that access to contraceptive methods, such as birth control, Plan B pills, and IUDs, remain protected.
A new offshore oil and gas drilling development plan could allow valuable land to be leased to fossil fuel companies. This would inevitably contribute to mass scale environmental pollution, as well as a series of oil spills that threaten millions of wildlife and people. Demand the Biden Administration not lease any new territories to these companies and encourage a move towards a clean energy economy.
Licensed welfare agencies can refuse to place children with couples because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Not only is this extremely unfair to LGBTQ+ parents, but it also puts children at risk of never settling down with a loving family that can provide them with their basic needs and desires. Demand these discriminatory policies be changed, and allow all qualified parents to adopt and foster children in the U.S.
Children as young as 12 have allegedly been working production lines in US factories. This practice exploits kids for low wages and prevents them from receiving an education. Demand that child labor cease immediately.
